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Pelham Together is a not-for-profit, community-based organization that supports the physical, social, and mental wellbeing of our youth by establishing connections. We connect our youth to leadership, mentors, employment, social and service opportunities, and mental health resources. For parents/caregivers and families, we facilitate connections to one another and to relevant information on youth-related topics and risks.
Due to the growing need for affordable and accessible mental health services, Pelham Together is now provides counseling services to the young people in our community. This new youth counseling program, Pelham Together (PT) Counseling, provides short-term counseling to youth aged 5-21 years old. We will continue to provide the entire community with longer-term referrals to local providers as requested.
Approach
Pelham Together Counseling provides low-to-no cost, short-term counseling (3-6 months) to Pelham youth, aged 5-21. Program Director, Kim Trapasso, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will supervise graduate-level, social work interns who will provide the therapy. Counseling will take place in offices at Huguenot Memorial Church, walkable from the middle and high schools. Pricing will be based on a sliding scale, and families will determine their ability to pay. No one will be turned away for financial reasons. Insurance will not be necessary or accepted.
If it is determined that a client’s particular needs require more specialized care, staff will refer families to appropriate mental health services. Referrals will also be made after the 3-6 month time frame, if ongoing care is required. Pelham Together will continue to offer referral services for mental health supports at no cost. Information for this type of support can be found here.
For consultation or to schedule an appointment, please contact Kim Trapasso, LCSW at:
phone: 914-913-3454, or email: counseling@pelhamtogether.org
All inquiries, and subsequent communication regarding treatment and/or referrals are completely confidential; all policies and protocols are HIPAA compliant.
Our PT Counseling Staff:
Kim Trapasso, LCSW, PT Counseling Program Manager/Supervisor
Kim is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience working with children and families. Prior to joining Pelham Together in 2023 for the launch of Pelham Together Counseling, Kim was a social worker and clinician at Westchester Institute for Human Development’s Family Program, specializing in providing mental health services to children and families involved in the Westchester County Child Welfare system. Kim’s experience as a social worker includes providing individual and group therapy to children, facilitating caregiver support groups, teaching parenting skills, and the training and supervision of graduate students of social work. Kim received her MSW from Fordham Graduate School of Social Service and has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Psychology. Prior to becoming a social worker, Kim’s experience working for non-profits includes teaching preschool at Easter Seals Project Explore and providing behavioral therapy to children with disabilities at Jewish Family and Children’s Service (Waltham, MA). She has been a resident of Westchester County for much of her life and enjoys spending time with her husband and two-year-old daughter.
Interns
Paige Deertz, Columbia University
Paige is a Westchester County native currently in her second year of graduate school studying Social Work at Columbia. Prior to starting her Master's, Paige graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bucknell University, where she majored in Psychology and Studio Art with a minor in Education. Paige has worked with children, adolescents, and young adults in various spaces including after-school and in-school programs, summer camps, a grief camp, as a nanny, and in her previous social work internship where she had a case management role. In her free time, Paige enjoys reading, watching her favorite YouTube channels, cheering on New York sports teams, and spending time with friends and family. She is thrilled to be joining the Pelham Together Counseling team this year!
Hillary Guamantario, Hunter College
Hillary graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mercy University with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. She is currently a graduate student in the Advanced Standing MSW Program at Hunter College. Hillary is bilingual in English and Spanish and has been a resident of Westchester County her entire life. Hillary brings a unique skill set to her practice, offering compassionate and culturally sensitive support to diverse communities. She has experience working in nonprofit organizations that provide clinical and therapeutic services. Hillary is eager to gain hands-on experience through her internship at Pelham Together. In her free time, Hillary enjoys spending time with family and friends and enjoying outdoor pursuits like hiking, connecting with nature, and playing soccer.
Ciara Mercado, New York University
Ciara graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pace University in Pleasantville, NY with her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. She is currently a second-year graduate student at NYU pursuing her Master’s Degree in Social Work and will be doing her second-year internship at Pelham Together. Ciara is a Bronx native, but no stranger to Westchester County. In her free time, Ciara enjoys reading, dancing, and cuddling with her Labrador Retriever, Shortstop. She
has been teaching dance for 4 years now but has been dancing since she was 3 years old. Ciara’s favorite styles of dance are hip-hop and jazz. She is super excited to be a part of the Pelham Community this year!